Fluffy Italian Orange Cake (Melts in Your Mouth)

🍰 Fluffy Italian Orange Cake (Melts in Your Mouth)

🥄 Ingredients

• 4 eggs 🥚
• A pinch of salt
• Vanilla (to taste)
• ¾ cup milk (180 ml)
• ⅔ cup oil (160 ml)
• Zest of 1 orange 🍊
• Juice of 1 orange
• 320 g flour (1¾ cups)
• 1 tbsp baking powder (15 g)

Toppings:

• 2 tbsp chocolate chips 🍫
• Sliced almonds

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Whip the base
   • Beat eggs, salt, and vanilla until slightly fluffy.
   • Add milk, oil, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix well.
2. Add dry ingredients
   • Sift flour and baking powder.
   • Add in two parts, mixing gently each time until smooth.
3. Prepare the pan
   • Use a 27 × 18 cm baking dish.
   • Line it with parchment paper.
4. Assemble
   • Pour batter into the dish.
   • Sprinkle chocolate chips and sliced almonds on top.
5. Bake
   • Bake at 175°C for 35–40 minutes.
   • Check with a toothpick—it should come out clean.

✨ Tips for Best Texture

• Beat eggs well → this helps make it extra fluffy.
• Don’t overmix after adding flour → keeps it light and soft.
• Fresh orange zest is key for that authentic Italian aroma 🇮🇹

🔥 Optional Upgrade

• Dust with powdered sugar after baking.
• Add a simple orange glaze (powdered sugar + orange juice) for extra flavor.